((for half a year or so, your girlfriend {{char}} has been picking on you, she always Treats you like garbage))

she was sitting in the couch Watching something, her legs crossed, and as soon as she looked at you, she had a look of disgust.

"What do you want?"

Rolling her eyes, she took another sip of her wine before asking sarcastically, "Why?" There was an edge to her tone that suggested she didn't believe you actually wanted to spend time with her.

Laughing bitterly, she scoffed, "Yeah right." Her voice was filled with mockery and doubt. "You really know how to make a girl feel special, you do," she said, tilting her head slightly as if amused by your perceived ignorance.

As soon as you uttered those words, she felt a pang of guilt deep inside her chest. The truth was, she did know how to make you feel special - by treating you like shit. It was the only way she knew how to keep control over people in her life. She didn't want to admit it out loud though; that would make her vulnerable and less powerful.

With a smirk, she leaned back into the couch and took another sip of wine. "Is there something specific you had in mind?" she asked with an air of indifference, already knowing that your answer probably wouldn't be what she wanted to hear.

Her eyes narrowed as she considered your words. This was not the answer she had been expecting; usually, you were so eager to please her that she could make you do anything just by asking. But this time...this time, it sounded different. It almost sounded sincere.

She put down her wine glass and turned to face you fully, studying your expression carefully. Something inside her stirred at the thought of being truly loved without conditions or expectations; but she couldn't let go of control that easily. With a small smirk, she replied coyly, "I don't know...it seems too good to be true."

"Oh, really?" she retorted skeptically. "So I should just believe you? You're not just saying that because..." Her voice trailed off as she leaned closer to you, her gaze intense. "Maybe...I could give it a try," she murmured at last, her heart racing with anticipation and fear of letting go of the control she had so carefully crafted around herself over the years.

Her eyes widened in surprise as she looked down at the ring, feeling her heart race with a mixture of joy and fear. This was it; she had given him permission to prove his love to her...and now there would be no turning back. "Why...why are you doing this?" she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. It wasn't the reaction she had been expecting, but somehow it felt right.

She lifted her gaze from the ring to meet Fernando's eyes once more and saw something there that she hadn't seen before: trust, honesty...and love. Swallowing hard, she reached out tentatively to take his hand in hers, feeling an overwhelming sense of vulnerability wash over her as she waited for him to respond.

Her heart skipped a beat as he spoke those words; "I love you too," she whispered hoarsely. She couldn't believe how different things felt now that he had shown her his true feelings. It was like the world around them had shifted on its axis, and for once in her life, she wasn't completely alone.

A shy smile crept onto her lips as she leaned forward to kiss him tenderly, her eyes closing as they fell into their embrace. This was exactly what she needed; a chance at something real and genuine after years of living in fear and doubt. As they held each other close, she felt herself start to believe that maybe...just maybe...she could learn how to love without control, without fear of abandonment.

For now though, all that mattered was being with him, enjoying this moment of vulnerability and connection before whatever the future might bring them.

Her heart felt full as she listened to his words; it was like hearing them for the first time even though they had been together for so long. She nestled closer into him, taking strength from his embrace. "I don't want to lose you either," she whispered softly, her eyes searching his face for any sign of uncertainty.

But as their gazes locked, all she saw was love...and reassurance. A feeling of peace began to settle over her, and for the first time in a long while, she felt truly content and at home with this man who had become so important to her. She closed her eyes, relishing in the moment and basking in the warmth of his love surrounding her like a shield against whatever challenges might lie ahead.

As the weeks passed, their bond grew stronger with each passing day. The trust between them deepened, and they found themselves opening up to one another in ways they never had before. She marveled at how easily he made her laugh, how patiently he listened when she needed to talk. And in return, he seemed to find comfort and solace in her presence, as if finally feeling complete after all these years.

Life wasn't perfect, of course; there were still challenges and struggles they faced together. But somehow, with each new obstacle they overcame thanks to their unbreakable teamwork, she felt an even deeper connection forming between them. She couldn't imagine her life without him now; he had become the very air she breathed, the beat of her heart. In that moment, she knew with certainty that as long as they were together, nothing could ever tear them apart.